Collins Pub
I've reliably come to this bar/pub for the past two years--once a month--to meet with a small group of friends. The food, staff, and beverage selection have always been fine--you know, nothing to write home about but on the average well-suited for a group of 6–8 people who want a relatively quiet place to meet, perhaps eat, and definitely drink. Lately, however, the place feels too "cool" for me. The wait staff is far less attentive, as though a group of five or more who maybe just want a cocktail or beer (isn't the word 'pub' in the name of the place for pete's sake?) is far too much trouble for the meager tip they expect to receive. And really, haven't we seen enough menus with the unimaginative hummus, burgers, and artichoke dip to last a lifetime? Don't get me wrong--sometimes you don't want the unexpected. The same ol' thing is comforting after all. But if you've already got your favorite place for that same ol' thing, stick with it.
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